Evaluating Congress' response to the coronavirus outbreak
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U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the national response to the coronavirus outbreak and what she's doing to help bolster black maternal wellnews.

Congress shutting US Capitol to public until April 1 amid coronavirus concerns

Congress is shutting the Capitol and all House and Senate office buildings to the public until April in reaction to the spread of the coronavirus.

Princess Cruises will stop all operations for 2 months due to the coronavirus

The cruise line said that due to the unpredictable circumstances evolving from the spread of COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, the cruise line will voluntarily pause global operations of its 18 ships for 60 days.

Illinois colleges suspend in-person classes due to COVID-19 outbreak

Officials of Illinois, Southern Illinois, DePaul, Northwestern and Illinois State universities announced Wednesday the suspension of in-person classes due to coronavirus concerns.

Coronavirus case in heart of the Loop has Chicago on high alert

An employee who works in One Prudential Plaza, which is one of the largest office complexes in the city, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Fans react to coronavirus effect on NCAA games, sporting events

Fears over coronavirus have not stopped thousands of fans from showing up to the United Center Wednesday night to see the Chicago Blackhawks play the San Jose Sharks.

Tests: New coronavirus lives on some surfaces for days

Government scientists report that testing shows the novel coronavirus can survive on some surfaces for two to three days and in the air for several hours.

Fans barred from Warriors game after SF cancels large gatherings over coronavirus

The City of San Francisco announced on Wednesday that it's canceling all large gathering of 1,000 or more people for at least two weeks, including Warriors games where fans would normally be in attendance. 

Coronavirus cases in Illinois reach 25

Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, said she expects the number of cases in the city and state to “continue to grow.”

Trump administration weighs delaying April 15 tax deadline amid coronavirus outbreak

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Congress on Wednesday that the administration is looking to provide relief for most individual taxpayers as well as small businesses.